Sec. 284.213. SEIZURE OF TRANSPONDERS. (a) For purposes of this section, "transponder" means a device, placed on or within a motor vehicle, that is capable of transmitting information used to assess or to collect tolls. A transponder is insufficiently funded when there are no remaining funds in the account in connection with which the transponder was issued.
(b) Any peace officer of this state may seize a stolen or insufficiently funded transponder and return it to the county, except that an insufficiently funded transponder may not be seized sooner than the 30th day after the date the county has sent a notice of delinquency to the holder of the account.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 372, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Road Laws Relating to Particular Counties
Chapter 284 - Causeways, Bridges, Tunnels, Turnpikes, Ferries, and Highways in Certain Counties
Subchapter D. Unauthorized Use of Toll Roads in Certain Counties
Section 284.201. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 284.202. Order Prohibiting Operation of Motor Vehicle on Toll Project
Section 284.203. Violation of Order; Offense
Section 284.2031. Civil and Criminal Enforcement: Fine
Section 284.2032. Fine in Certain Counties
Section 284.204. Administrative Adjudication Hearing Procedure
Section 284.205. Citation or Summons
Section 284.206. Administrative Hearing: Presumption; Evidence of Ownership
Section 284.207. Attendance on Hearing
Section 284.208. Decision of Hearing Officer
Section 284.209. Enforcement of Decision
Section 284.210. Appeal of Hearing Officer Decision
Section 284.211. Hearing on Appeal